Is XRP Utilized By The Swiss Central Bank Via R3? Expert Weighs In

Is XRP Utilized By The Swiss Central Bank Via R3? Expert Weighs In

Following Switzerland’s announcement at the Sibos 2023 conference in Toronto about live transactions with a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) taking place by the end of the year, the XRP community is currently shrouded in a web of claims, counter-claims, and expert explanations. A community member, known by the handle @Rohitku24694375, delivered a striking assertion […]


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